Sitting at the very bottom of Malaysia, Singapore is a modern super-city blending influences from Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western culture to create something truly special. It’s a city with everything, from fascinating cultural museums, to restaurants serving up every kind of food, to extravagant shopping plazas selling discount electronics.
The majority of people living in Singapore are actually ethnic Chinese, although there are also large minorities of Malay and Indians. This heady mix of cultures ensures a highly unique experience and a wonderful example of Asia at its very best.
Why visit Singapore?
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You can get great food at ridiculously cheap prices at the Hawker centres; these are effectively large like a food court consisting entirely of street food stalls
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There is a fascinating mixture of cultural influences from across Asia
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This is one of the world’s ultimate shopping destinations – visit Haji Lane for tiny fashion boutiques or Orchard Road
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For a city so associated with business men in suits, there’s a surprisingly energetic nightlife
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Visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens to see impressive natural beauty in a city setting